Essays and Research Papers on Sociological Theories

This 5 page paper look at sociology and supports the idea that it is a science. Max Weber's definition of sociology is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that contrasts and compares the social theories of Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim. The writer argues that while these two early sociologists differed in the particulars of their philosophy, they both saw liberty and equality as dynamic forces that propelled the mechanism of social evolution. In other words, they saw ...

A 5 page paper that responds to specific questions regarding the content of this book by Andrew Cherlin. The questions are: Why the U.S. Census Bureau's definition of "family" is not adequate; What is the difference between the private and public family; What are four trends affecting the concept of family; How are gender roles ...

A 7 page paper that discusses this question: Are individuals a product of society or is society a product of individuals? A paradox, for sure. The writer discusses the first recorded society of the Sumerians and explains how these ancient people created a society in Sumer. The essay goes on to mention the thoughts of ...

This 5 page paper consider how the rites of passage observed in different areas will reflect the cognized environment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the predominant themes in “The Seasons of a Man’s Life” by Daniel J. Levinson. No additional sources cited.

This 9 page paper discusses the evolution of man. It talks about Charles Darwin, Lewis Henry Morgan, Edward Tylor and Herbert Spencer. Their theories and where they originated from. 11 sources are cited.

This is a 5 page paper comparing two readings from Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict. Ruth Benedict’s “Patterns of Culture” and Margaret Mead’s “Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies” are considered prominent texts in the world of social and cultural anthropology. In “Patterns of Culture” Benedict tells her theory of the “Integration of Culture” ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how Sigmund Freud believed that the assault upon liberal society through various movements represented a struggle between the need for rational social order and the instinctual demands of the individuals. This perception is examined as it is presented in his work “Civilization and it Discontents.” No additional sources cited.

A seven page paper which looks at various theories of deviance, criminality and delinquency and considers which are the most appropriate models for assessing deviation from societal norms.

A 5 page paper assessing Marcel Mauss’ “Techniques of the Body” and Clifford Geertz’s “Impact of the Concept of Culture on the Concept of Man,” followed by a comparison of the two works. Both authors agree that the study of movements, gestures, gait and other issues of body usage are culture-specific. The point ...

A 9 page review of the elements of effective supervision. This paper relates those elements to the substance abuse therapeutic setting. The author identifies behavioral modification as the most effective approach to couple with effective supervisory theory both in relationships between the therapist and the patient and between the therapist and their supervisor. ...

A 5 page discussion of the historical extent of Progressivism. Utilizing historian Daniel Rodgers three clusters of ideologies the author of this paper presents the contention that progressivism actually extended through the end of U.S. involvement in World War I. A number of examples are provided to support this contention. Bibliography lists ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing Skocpol’s use of Mill’s methods of agreement and difference in her studies of social revolutions. In Theda Skocpol’s “States and Social Revolutions: A Comparative Analysis of France, Russia and China”, she uses John Stuart Mills’ methods of agreement and difference to appropriate logical causes of social revolutions in ...

This paper examines the concept of the Social Judgment Theory in its role as a tool of persuasion. The paper describes the theory, discusses its origins and places it in context with an example -- the O.J. Simpson Murder trial. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that Marxism is brilliant but man has flaws and so cannot implement the model properly. The paper also suggests that communism has never been implemented in the way that Marx laid out which is the reason for its failure. Communism is compared with socialism. No additional sources cited. ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts ideas from the well known story writers with the infamous sociologist's communist model. Ideas concerning social stratification and family values are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page report briefly discusses the ideas of Raymond Gaita, professor of moral philosophy and author, regarding the most fundamental issues associated with love, truth, and justice. However, the fact that he addresses the most fundamental questions of morality and what the collectively agreed-upon frameworks are for such questions demonstrates that he is unwilling ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the book called Life in a Gang by Scott H. Decker and Barrik Van Winkle. The concept of the gang is defined and thoroughly explored. No additional sources cited.

This is a 7 page paper discussing a psychological and a sociological approach to juvenile delinquency. The behavioral psychological theory of juvenile delinquency in accordance with the theories of B.F. Skinner finds that juvenile delinquency is largely a response to the stimuli presented to the individual within his environment. In other words, children learn aggressive ...

This 5 page paper provides an analysis of the 911 attacks, with the use of theories by Erving Goffman. Primary sources are used. The aftermath of the attacks is the focus as this paper that looks at those of Middle Eastern descent who are stigmatized. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

15 pages in length. Lyotard's social theory helps one to understand both the strengths and limitations of Durkheim's conjecture, in that it allows for one to gain a significantly better understanding of how postindustrialization forced humanity to fall – at least to some extent – out of touch with the discourse of knowledge. ...

This 6 page paper looks at various paradigms of organization, inclusive of Weber and Taylor's models, and goes on to explore the organizational culture and design of JTF-FA. The organization is responsible for finding Americans who are missing in action. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the Russian Revolution and the conditions preceding it that caused the people to embrace Marxism. Details about Marxism and the revolution itself are included. The paper takes an analytic look at the facts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

10 pages. In the wake of a series of killings on the east coast by a sniper, this paper examines the subculture violence and the control theories that might lead to this type of action. Bibliography lists 11 sources.